But we have to give them credit: They left behind some artifacts that have left the smartest of modern scientists scratching their heads. For instance, you have the following enigmas that we believe were created for no other purpose than to fuck with future generations. The Voynich Manuscript. Science with Out of this World Info. Everything is Interesting. Lists. TED. TED: Ideas worth spreading. 2011: Program. And we won’t be forgetting the other, harder-edged meaning of wonder -- where “I wonder” equals “I ponder.”

We’ll be adding in strong servings of thoughtful insight, so that the possibilities we dream of are anchored in reality. One other change in 2011 is that, in response to community feedback this year, we are moving the conference one day earlier, so that it starts Monday evening and wraps up Friday afternoon. This allows people travel flexibility at weekends either side of the conference. A detailed schedule will be available closer to conference time, but the dates below will help you plan: Monday, February 28, 2011. 2012: Full Spectrum. Amazing Other People Pearls of Interest. Future Timeline.